The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/fifa-world-cup-2026-watch-japanese-fans-clean-up-stands-after-netherlands-clash-win-hearts-online-23635232" rel="nofollow">FIFA World Cup 2026</a> match between Brazil and Morocco ended in a 1-1 draw at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
Following the draw, the Brazilian head coach Carlo Ancelotti shared a post on his official social media handle, saying that it's just the beginning of the tournament and the team will keep working hard.
"Yesterday we took the first step in the World Cup. And we did it with the joy and pride of representing Brazil. It's just the beginning. We keep working and looking ahead. Let's go together!," read his post's caption.
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Ontem demos o primeiro passo na Copa do Mundo. E fizemos isso com a alegria e o orgulho de representar o Brasil. &Eacute; s&oacute; o come&ccedil;o. Seguimos trabalhando e olhando para frente. Vamos juntos! <a href="https://t.co/NFvtKJwKFs">pic.twitter.com/NFvtKJwKFs</a>
&mdash; Carlo Ancelotti (@MrAncelotti) <a href="https://x.com/MrAncelotti/status/2066316289040126374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Earlier, after the match, he admitted that his team did not find the right balance and will need to improve for further games. The head coach also hinted that a few changes could be made to the lineup by saying he isn't satisfied.
"We did not play well: a few challenges, a very imbalanced team, we lost several balls, and I think we have to do better in that sense," said <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/carlo-ancelotti-has-promised-carnival-football-from-his-brazil-side-at-the-fifa-wc-23622499" rel="nofollow">Carlo Ancelotti</a>.
"I am not disappointed by this result, and I'm not satisfied either," he added.
Morocco took the lead when Ismael Saibari registered a goal in the 21st minute of the match. After initially losing control over the game, the Brazilians bounced back, with star forward Vinicius Junior registering a score-levelling goal. He curled a superb right-footed strike into the top corner before the halftime.
The Brazilians have entered the global showpiece with high expectations of seeking their first World Cup title since 2002.
<h2>FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil: Upcoming matches' dates and venues</h2>
Brazil will face Haiti in the upcoming fixture on June 20 at the Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania. The Brazilians will then take on Scotland on June 25 at the Miami Stadium in Florida.
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/fifa-world-cup-2026-its-a-different-feeling-because-its-the-final-one-neymar-23634604" rel="nofollow">Brazil's superstar Neymar</a>, who is still recovering from a torn right calf, didn't dress for the match. He will be expected to make his appearance in the remaining matches of the side.
(With Inputs from Agencies)

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